So read the invitation to the 1967 Larnach Castle ball, also proclaimed by Dunedin media at the time as the "social event of the year, if not the decade''. Sir Eion was also one of the key organisers of the reunion ball held at Larnach Castle on Saturday night. In fact, the 1967 ball was the first formal to be held at the venue since 1906. Photo: suppliedMargaret Barker says the 1967 ball brought the castle to wider attention. Photo: Gerard O'BrienGeoff Thomas has fond memories of the 1967 ball.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 11, 2017 03:56 UTC